Aurigene unveils CHEESE database to speed up hit identification

New Delhi: Aurigene Pharmaceutical Services has launched the Aurigene Virtual Library on the CHEESE (Chemical Exploration Engine for Similarity & Substructure Exploration) platform. The resource offers compound similarity and substructure searches, giving researchers a powerful tool to accelerate hit identification in drug discovery.

Developed over two years, the initiative marks an important milestone for Aurigene, reflecting innovation and self-reliance within its scientific community.

“Our vision with the Aurigene Database is to empower researchers with seamless access to high-quality chemical space, while reducing dependency on external vendors for compound procurement in hit identification,” said Shahadat Ahmed, PhD, Head of Integrated Drug Discovery at Aurigene Pharmaceutical Services. “This launch exemplifies our commitment to innovation and efficiency in supporting drug discovery programs worldwide through AIDD, IDD and IND enabling services.”

The platform is designed to streamline early discovery by allowing researchers to quickly identify focused sets of compounds and connect directly with Aurigene’s services for synthesis support. By ensuring in-house compound accessibility, it reduces procurement hurdles and strengthens independence from external vendors.

Researchers and collaborators can access the Aurigene Database and provide feedback through the CHEESE platform.